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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.99, 430.09 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.99, 430.09 and 218.44 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.99 : 430.09 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.99/430.09 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.99x = 430.09 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.99x = 93,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,948.86/311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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